Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late colleague, Alexx Ekubo, three months after his passing.

In an emotional Instagram post, she admitted that she has not fully come to terms with his death, describing the weight of the loss as too heavy to bear.

Nancy reflected on memories shared with Alexx, including their last film set together, their final hosting gig, and their last international trip. She also recalled his last public birthday wish to her.

She noted that the experience has taught her valuable lessons, including the importance of capturing memories with loved ones. She ended her tribute by declaring that a man like Alexx Ekubo can never be forgotten.

She wrote:
“Alexx once saidddd… Funniest Man in every room!”

“It’s been almost 3 months since the news got to me, a little over a month since I stood on that stage to host the service of songs, a little over a month since I watched my friend laid to rest.”

“To be honest, I don’t think I’ll ever let the severity of the previous paragraph fully dawn on me because I just can’t…It’s too heavy.”

“The slides in between are memories from the last film set we were on together (Drink), memories from our last hosting gig together (Face of Zikel 2021), our last international trip together (one music fest Dubai), and his last (public) birthday wish to me.”

“Life loves teaching you lessons you didn’t ask for, doesn’t it? The lessons this season have taught me, wow!! But in all things, we must give thanks!… So I’m thankful.”

“One vital lesson I’ve learnt is to capture as many memories as we can with our people! Thank God for Instagram stories archive!”

“A Man like Alexx Ikuku Ekubo can never be forgotten. Legends never die; they transition. Forever and a day in our hearts.”

“Fam, what’s your favourite Alexx saying? Keep it going in the comments.”

The Nigerian Voice reported that Alexx Ekubo gave up the ghost on May 11, at the age of 40, following a battle with cancer.

The actor’s Service of Songs was held at the Monarch Event Centre in the Lekki area of Lagos State on June 10. The ceremony drew a mix of Nigeria’s entertainment and political elite. The atmosphere was charged with emotion as colleagues, friends, and fans came together to pay their final respects to the beloved actor.

Recall that following the arrival of the actor’s body at his father’s compound at Arochukwu, Abia State on Wednesday, June 17, a wake-keep was organized in his memory, with Ini Edo, IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson, Omoni Oboli, Ayo Makun, amongst others in attendance.

Alexx Ekubo was finally laid to rest amidst tears on Thursday, June 18.